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Have to say we love sharing good news like this... just makes this Friday, and especially the next one, even more special! "Yosemite National Park Announces the... Mariposa Grove Road and the Free Visitor Shuttle Open for the Season on Friday, April 12, 2019 Visitors should prepared for snowy conditions in the Lower and Upper Grove Yosemite National Park announces that the Mariposa Grove Road will reopen to automobiles on Friday, April 12, 2019. The free visitor shuttle to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias will also resume service for the busy summer season on Friday, April 12. When the shuttles are running, visitors should park at the South Entrance Parking area and ride the free shuttle 2-miles to the Lower Grove. Every year, the Mariposa Grove Road closes during the winter season and reopens in the spring as conditions allow. The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias remains open year-round, but during the winter season visitor parking is located at the South Entrance Parking Area and visitors can snowshoe or cross-country ski up the Mariposa Grove Road or the Washburn Trail. Visitors planning to hike in the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias in April and early May should be prepared for winter hiking conditions. Up to two feet of snow remain in some sections of the trails in the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. For more information on current conditions in Yosemite National Park, please visit https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm. For updated 24-hour road and weather conditions for Yosemite National Park, please call 209-372-0200." Note - images were taken a few weeks ago when we joined Yosemite Conservancy on their Snow Shoeing Adventure into the grove.

Some good news from Yosemite National Park for anyone wanting to experience more of the winter fun that we've had in the Park this year! Today they announced th...at Glacier Point Road and the Surrounding Trails to Remain Open for Extended Winter Season Visitor access for the winter season will continue through Sunday, April 14, 2019 "Yosemite National Park is pleased to announce that Glacier Point Road and the surrounding trails will remain open for winter recreational use through Sunday, April 14, 2019, conditions permitting. Due to the significant snow pack, the current trail conditions are great for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing throughout the area surrounding Glacier Point Road. Typically, winter recreational use in this area ends at the end of March when the park closes Glacier Point Road to begin seasonal plowing operations. Plowing operations along Glacier Point Road will begin on April 1. All recreational users are encouraged to use the Old Glacier Point Road beginning from the Badger Pass Parking Area to access the Ostrander Lake Ski Hut and all other trails along Glacier Point Road. It is the visitor’s personal responsibility to be aware of their surroundings and stay away from all heavy equipment on the Glacier Point Road. Park visitors planning overnight trips in the area near Glacier Point Road must stop at the Badger Pass Ranger Station A-Frame and register for their overnight permits. Self-registration information is available at the Ranger Station when the building is closed. To learn more about how to plan for a wilderness trip in Yosemite National Park, please visit https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/wildpermits.htm. To learn more about the Ostrander Lake Ski Hut and to make reservations, please visit the following website: https://www.yosemiteconservancy.org/facilities-reservation. The Yosemite Ski and Snowboard Area, including the Nordic Center and all other facilities, will close for the 2019 season on Sunday, March 31, 2019."

Planning a trip to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks? Download the Sequoia Tourism Council 2019 Visitors Guide for free at www.sequoiavisitorsguide.com/downloads.

We know a little time has passed, but in Yosemite Mariposa County, we are still really excited about Free Solo winning an Oscar. With all this enthusiasm buildi...ng, we are thrilled to announce the opportunity to learn more about the history of climbing in our region as the Mariposa Museum and History Center opens a special exhibit, A History of Rock Climbing in Yosemite Valley. There will be a Grand Opening April 5th at 6pm and the exhibit will continue through June, including a Speaker Series throughout. Learn more: http://ow.ly/RpiQ50n6GyI See more